Our Six Nations Team Of The Week – Round 1

The best of the best.

The Six Nations kicked off with a bang this weekend, with three cracking games. Wales silenced all their doubters with an absolute demolition of Scotland at the Principality, while Ireland were saved by the boot of Johnny Sexton against France.

On Sunday, a spirited Italian side were eventually swept aside by a very professional performance by England.

Here’s our team of the week.

15. Leigh Halfpenny
Hadn’t scored for five years before the Scotland game, then managed to get himself two in one game. An excellent performance from the Scarlets fullback.

14. Anthony Watson
Two tries for the Bath winger in a super game against the Azzurri.

13. Robbie Henshaw
Struggled to unlock the France defence in attack, but his work rate was phenomenal.

12. Owen Farrell
The standout performer in England’s rout of Italy. Always a threat in attack, but will be disappointed in his performance from the boot.